In this Issue of Harford Local Connect

🌤️ Harford County, MD Weather

💚 Join the Movement: Light It Up Green for Our Veterans!

🚧 Road Closure Alert: Jolly Acres Road Shut Down for Three Months!

👮 Frustration Mounts as Young Offenders Evade Consequences in Maryland

🏛️ Local Government: Upcoming Meetings

🗳️ Election Day Unofficial Results

📅 Local Events & Happenings

⭐ Local Business Spotlight

🏈 Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Sunday @ 1:00pm

🏈 Harford County High School Sports Schedule

Road Closure Alert: Jolly Acres Road Shut Down for Three Months!

A section of Jolly Acres Road in White Hall between Dry Branch Road and Green Road will be closed for three months starting November 13th as crews work on road slope stabilization repairs.

Emergency vehicles and school buses will have to find alternate routes during this time. Drivers are advised to follow detour signs or plan alternative routes if they usually travel on this road.

To stay updated on current and planned county road closures, a map can be found on the county website.

Frustration Mounts as Young Offenders Evade Consequences in Maryland

Lawmakers in Maryland are set to meet next week to address the growing issue of juvenile crime. Harford County State’s Attorney Alison Healey is just one of many prosecutors, police officers, and parents calling for changes to the current juvenile laws.

Healey argues that it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold young people accountable for their actions due to the restrictive legislation. Two laws in particular have caused frustration among prosecutors. The Juvenile Justice Reform Act limits charges for those under 13 to crimes of violence and prevents children under 10 from being charged at all.

Additionally, the Child Interrogation Protection Act requires children to consult with an attorney and for their parents or guardians to be notified before they can be questioned by law enforcement. As a result, prosecutors feel defeated and unable to effectively combat crime.

Upcoming Meetings:

November 9 - Havre de Grace Water & Sewer Commission Meeting Agenda

November 9 - Bel Air Economic Community Development Commission Meeting Agenda

Aberdeen Mayor Re-elected Unopposed, New Council Members Prepare to Tackle City Issues

In the recent municipal election in Aberdeen, Mayor Patrick McGrady ran unopposed, while there were nine candidates vying for four City Council seats.

The unofficial leaders in the vote count are Adam Hiob, Tandra Ridgley, Timothy W. Lindecamp, and Bill Montgomery.

Hiob, the current City Council president and the youngest candidate at 29, received the highest number of votes.

Ridgley, who was appointed to the City Council last year, plans to focus on supporting business owners and revitalizing the east side of the city.

Lindecamp, in his bid for a third term, emphasizes smart growth for the city while refusing campaign donations.

Montgomery, an Army veteran and adjunct professor, aims to prioritize economic development.

Bel Air Elections: Historical Society Member Secures Seat on Board of Town Commissioners

Results from Tuesday's elections in Bel Air and Aberdeen revealed potential new additions to the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners and City Council.

In Bel Air, four candidates were competing for three open seats on the Board of Town Commissioners.

The unofficial vote leaders are Steven T. Chizmar, Jakob D. Taylor, and James B. Rutledge III.

Chizmar is a retired Aberdeen Proving Ground employee, while Taylor is a political science student and legislative aide. Rutledge is a Harford County native and a member of the Harford County Historical Society.

The official results will be announced after the canvassing of provisional and absentee ballots.

November 3 - 12 BIG The Musical Havre de Grace

November 9 American Red Cross Blood Drive  Bel Air

November 9  LEGO Club Whiteford

November 9  Knot Just Knitting  Bel Air

November 9  Spaghetti Dinner - Abingdon VFC  Abingdon

November 9 - 11 The Skin of Our Teeth  Bel Air

November 10 Pumpkin Chuckin  Havre de Grace

November 10 Friendsgiving  Churchville

November 10 Discovery Center at Water’s Edge Grand Opening  Belcamp

November 10 Community Conversations - “It’s Time To Heal”  Edgewood

November 10 - 12 Radium Girls Bel Air

November 11 Blood Drive - Norrisville VFC  Pylesville

November 11 HDG Veteran’s Day Parade  Havre de Grace

November 11 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day  Street

November 11 Thanksgiving Yoga Fundraiser  Havre de Grace

November 11 Belles of St. Mary’s Craft Show  Pylesville

November 11 Puzzle Swap  Joppa

November 11 MCW Higher Ground  Joppa

November 11 Veterans Day Concert  Churchville

November 11 We Rock on Wheels Launch Party  Forest Hill

November 12 2023 Annual FPC Appie Pie Festival Bel Air

November 12 Quilt Bingo - Abingdon VFC Abingdon

November 12 Paint Pouring Workshop Bel Air

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Harford County Sports Schedule - November 9, 2023